Thunder Bay Tourism Newsletter

Volume: 1 Issue: 2

Great Contest Announcement

A CHANCE TO WIN AN AWESOME GETAWAY TO THUNDER BAY JULY 4 - 6TH, 2008!!!

In Celebration of National Tourism Week - June 2 - 8th, 2008, the City of Thunder Bay Tourism Division is giving away an awesome Blues Festival Getaway for Two to Thunder Bay July 4 - 6, 2008 to a lucky winner, and it could be you!!!

Enter the Contest by going to www.VisitThunderBay.com.  Contest closes at Midnight (ET) on June 22, 2008.  The drawing will take place within approximately 2 days after the closing of the Contest.

The Prize Package includes 3 nights accommodations; Two Weekend Passes to the 7th Annual Thunder Bay Blues Festival; Prime Rib Dinner for Two at the Prospector Steak House; Gift Certificate for Ruby Moon Catering & Lunch Bar; Gift Certificate for Lot 66 Resto Lounge & Wine Bar; a Thunder Bay Harbour Tour by SailSuperior.com with great views of the Sleeping Giant and the Blues Festival; all applicable taxes.  (Expenses not stated are the sole responsibility of the winner).

For more details about the 7th Annual Thunder Bay Blues Festival visit www.TBAYBLUES.ca

Residents of the City of Thunder Bay or Metro Area (Townships of Neebing, O'Connor, Oliver, Paipoonge, Gillies, Shuniah and the Fort William Indian Reserve No. 52) are not eligible to participate in this Contest.

Specials

Bearskin Airlines will be increasing the frequency of service between Thunder Bay, Sioux Lookout, and Kenora between April 28th and June 27th.  For more information please visit http://www.bearskinairlines.com or call 1-800-465-2327.

Major Events

Don’t miss “The Great Weekend” on June 6-8 at Marina Park featuring musical headliner Boston kicking off their world tour, with Eddie Money and Kim Mitchell.  Also included in the weekend are the Auto Show Extravaganza & 5th Annual Thunder 100 Soap Box Derby with Harbour Arts Festival & events by Definitely Superior Art Gallery.  For more information visit http://www.visitthunderbay.com.

Mark your calendars.  The Annual Thunder Bay Blues Festival July 4-6th at Marina Park.  This world-class 3-day event features the best names in blues entertainment with a line up including Kenny Wayne Shepherd, and The Fabulous ThunderBirds.  For more information visit http://www.tbayblues.ca.

Events

On June 6-8th come out to Chippewa Park for the 27th annual Benny Birch’s Birthday Party.  Fun for the whole family with food, entertainment, amusement rides, the Wildlife Park and much more fun to be had.  Proceeds going to the Bethammi Nursing Home.  For more information visit http://www.sjftb.net or call (807) 623-5111.

On June 6-7, the Heart of the Harbour BIA will be holding the Harbour Arts Festival.  The event will showcase local artists and their work both for sale and for show. For more information visit http://www.heartoftheharbour.ca.

On June 7th the Lakehead Regional Conservation Authority will be holding its Lakehead Conservation Foundation Garden Party and Plant Sale from 9am to 12 noon.  For more information visit http://www.lakeheadca.com or call (807) 345-2377. 

On June 7th come out to the Definitely Superior Art Gallery (250 Park Ave) to view it’s “Post Spring Art Fling” as they launch 5 new art exhibitions/events.  The events include Road Runes, 20th Anniversary Exhibition of Definitely Superior Art Gallery Members, Confederation College Graduate Film Screening, Fly on the Wall, as well as Red Rebel Flag Brigade.  For more information visit http://www.definitelysuperior.com.

On June 7 & 8th come out to Fort William Historical Park for its annual Spring on the Farm.  Get a close-up look at the farm’s newborns including chicks, piglets, lambs, and calves.  Major Upcoming events include the Great Rendezvous, the arrival of the David Thompson Brigade, and the Battle of Fort William. For more information visit http://www.fwhp.ca or call (807) 473-2344.

The Thunder Bay Art Gallery will be holding the following exhibits:  For more information visit http://www.theag.ca.
The Waking Rock until June 8th
A Visitor For Bear until June 15
Secondary School Art Showcase May 26-June 15

Nipigon River Adventures will be holding the following Specialty Weekends in Red Rock:
June 6-8 – Women’s Fly Fishing Weekend
June 13-15 – Bird Watching Weekend
June 20-22 – Women’s Wellness Weekend featuring: Sanctuary Yoga
June 27-29 – Photography & Hiking Weekend.
For more information visit http://www.nipigonriveradventures.com.

Come out on June 25th as the City of Thunder Bay kicks off its annual weekly Wednesday evening Summer in the Park concert series at Marina Park.  Enjoy live entertainment as well as the new Arts in the Park provided by the Heart of the Harbour BIA.  For more information visit http://www.thunderbay.ca/sitp or call 1-888-336-7386.

The Founders Museum and Pioneer Village will be holding their Pioneer Days on June 28 from 11am to 5pm.  For more information visit http://www.founders.ca. 

The Thunder Bay Historical Museum will be holding the following events:
On June 29th The Thunder Bay Historical Museum will be opening its “The Big Picture – Then & Now” exhibit.  The Exhibit will include close to 100 then and now subjects from Thunder Bay’s past, along with unique panoramic Photographs from 1906-1908.  The Thunder Bay Historical Museum will also be extending its hours on June 15th.  The Museum will be open 1-5pm Tuesday through Sunday until June 15th.  After June 15th, the Museum will be open 11am-5pm seven days a week.  For more information on the Museum and the exhibit visit http://www.thunderbaymuseum.com.

Between July 3-6 come out to the Canada Games Complex and enjoy some great swimming at the Ontario Junior Provincial Championship Swim Meet.  Come cheer on swimmers all across Ontario and watch future Olympians.  For more information visit http://www.thunderbolts.ca or call (807) 344-9802.

Chippewa Park will be hosting the annual Benny Birch’s Birthday Party June 6-8, as well as Lake Superior Days July 20.  For more information call (807) 623-5111.

General Tourist Information

The Comfort Inn Thunder Bay celebrates summer with great savings!  Check in for great rates and great service.  Our professional, hospitable staff awaits your arrival.  Plan your get away by calling (807) 475-3155 and ask for your special “E-news rate”.

Come out to Gammondale Farm with your family and friends to celebrate summer. Gammondale Farm is offering Gammondale Farm Parties along with Farm Fun Packages throughout the summer months. To book an event for your group or for more information about what is happening on farm visit http://www.gammondalefarm.com or call (807) 475-9609.

Stay in touch via e-mail while you’re in town.  All locations of the Thunder Bay Public Library offer free public internet access computers and wireless (WIFI) service.  For more information, including locations and hours of operation, please visit our Virtual Library 24/7 at http://www.tbpl.ca.

Travelers may enjoy a unique experience while visiting Thunder Bay by staying on the scenic campus of Lakehead University.  The Lakehead University Summer Guest Accommodations is open for the season and offers a variety of accommodations to meet all your travel needs at affordable rates.  They offer single, double rooms, townhouses, and apartments.  For more information call (807) 343-8485.

Sail Superior.com Yacht Charters and Sleeping Giant Sailing School is now open for the season at our regular location on Pier 3 at Marina Park.  They are adding 3 new boats as well as a new dockside Bed & Breakfast this year.  For more information visit http://www.sailsuperior.com or call (807) 628-3333. 

Fort William Historical Park swings into action for its 36th season on May 17th.  You are invited to step back into the past to re-live the days of the Canadian fur-trade.  Explore the many buildings and discover the rich tapestry of themes, cultures, and activities that comprised daily life at Fort William in 1815.  Look for many returning favourite summer events at Fort William including Spring on the Farm, the Great Rendezvous, The Battle of Fort William, and the Anishnawbe Keeshigun.  The Fort will be open from 10am to 5pm daily.  For more information, please visit www.fwhp.ca, e-mail info@fwhp.ca or call (807) 473-2344.

The Thunder Bay Children’s Museum is open on Sundays from 1-4pm.  Cost is $3 per child.  Look for upcoming week long and Wednesday workshops in July and August.  The Children’s museum also hosts Children’s Birthday parties for the cost of $125.  For more information call (807) 345-2222.

The Northwestern Ontario Sports Hall of Fame & Museum features a variety of exhibits celebrating the sports history of the region, including a new display entitled “The 10 Mile Road Race – a Rich and Proud History”.  During the month of June the Hall of Fame is open Monday to Friday from 12:00 until 5:00.  For further information call (807) 622-2852 or visit http://www.nwosportshalloffame.com.

Come and check out the place to be!  The Thunder Bay Sports Dome is a 87,000 sq ft of fun and entertainment! Come golf, mini putt, play on the state of the art in-filled rubber turf fields and bounce back court, hit a few balls in our new batting cage, play paintball with your friends, challenge others to our Digital Lounge featuring guitar hero, DDR and xbox360 or relax in the internet cafe or full menu licensed concession.  Come by for a visit!
Quote "BOGOFUN" and receive BOGO mini putt.  For more information about our July and August Specialized Summer Sports Camps as well as to register visit our website at http://www.thesportsdome.ca or call (807) 623-4166.

Chenier Fine Arts, the purple gallery at 8 Court Street South,  displays  and sells original art by emerging and established Canadian, regional and international artists.  The “Group Show – Lasting Impressions” features over 40 new original artworks.  For those who seek the arts and culture visit this fine art gallery and custom frame shop where you will view 150 original artworks by over 50 artists.  A diverse range of art styles from classic & traditional, to contemporary, transitional, modern, and abstract are displayed at Debra’s gallery and include a wide variety of mediums.  The gallery hours are Tuesday to Friday 11am-5pm and Saturday 11am-4:30pm.   For more information visit http://www.chenierfinearts.ca or call (807) 346-0409. 

This year Chippewa Park will be opening its Amusement Rides as well as their Wildlife Park on June 4th.  The amusement rides will be open on Weekends throughout June and will be extending their operating hours in July.  The wildlife park will be open daily,  For more information visit http://www.chippewapark.ca.